Regional Investigation Officer

This is to announce that Amman delegation has a vacancy for two Regional Investigation Officers at the  Ethics, Risks & Compliance (ERCO) Department in Amman, Jordan.

ICRC staff members are the organization’s greatest asset in implementing its humanitarian mission to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. The ICRC seeks to safeguard high standards of integrity and professionalism, providing the ethical and behavioural framework that all staff are expected to respect in their daily work. The ICRC Code of Conduct (CoC) contains essential rules of behaviour that reflect the values underpinning the ICRC’s mission. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the Regional Investigation Officer, investigates and follow upalleged misconduct or violations of the ICRC internal policies and procedures, ensuring best practices.

General Duties:

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct.
• Respect and observe staff regulations and security rules at all times.
• Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC.
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Investigation Manager based in Amman, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties:

• Plans, organizes, conducts investigations of the most serious and complex cases of corruption and fraud as well as sexual exploitation and abuse. This includes adducing evidence, obtaining and reviewing pertinent documentation, conducting interviews and taking statements, analysing facts, and determining findings.
• Undertakes investigations and ensures that inquiries and investigations are coordinated by the Ethics Risk and Compliance Office. Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates assigned inquiries and investigations.
• Obtains and reviews relevant documentation; conducts interviews and takes statements; analyses facts, determines findings and formulates recommended disciplinary and jurisdictional actions; gathers and analyses electronic evidence.
• Determines whether matters involve potential fraud, corruption or other illegal or criminal conduct warranting referral to national authorities.
• Prepares complete and concise investigation reports and conducts post-investigation tasks.
• Works collaboratively and in coordination with colleagues to achieve organizational goals, in accordance with the ICRC Code of Conduct Framework and Guidelines and in compliance with other organizational principles and regulations.
• Performs other preventive compliance activities as required including training.
• Prepares cases for submission to the internal justice system and/or referral to relevant national jurisdictions and supports the case manager in the triage process.

• Manages and handles evidentiary material, including locating and liaising with relevant forensic institutions; cooperates and coordinates with the General Counsel and the Department of Operations.
• Liaises with staff and management both at headquarters and in delegations worldwide to discuss the work of the Ethics Risk and Compliance Office and provide advice and expertise related to inquiries.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internally, interacts with: General Counsel, Ombudsman, Métiers Compliance officers, Directors, heads of Division, Operations, Project Management Office, Performance Management Office, and Internal Audit.
• No external relationships.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

• University degree in Law, and or Human Resource Management, and/or professional certification (e.g., ACFE).
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Participation in investigation training courses or CFE certification an asset.
• At least 6-10 years of experience with investigatory procedures and practice.
• Experience of International investigation is considered an asset.
• Expertise in investigation techniques, particularly where conduct also may have criminal implications that could result in prosecution before local courts.
• Knowledge of legal, procedural, and evidentiary standards
• Wide experience with investigatory procedures and practice within international organizations
• Previous experience in investigating internal fraud, sexual harassment, harassment, abuse of authority, and/or sexual exploitation and abuse cases is a strong asset.
• Experience with victim handling and safeguarding activities

Interested in joining? Apply Now! The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, also, equally qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.

Please note that:

–      Submission deadline for applicants: 16^th September 2024. The position will be filled once we find the right candidate.

  The position is open for Jordanian nationals, and eligible dependents governed by Jordanian law.

–      Only applications with a cover letter and resume in English will be considered.

–       The starting salary will be 2,648 Jordanian Dinar.

ICRC does not charge a fee or any favors at any stage of the recruitment process. if the candidate is asked for any fee or any service against our Code of Conduct, he/she must report to code_of_conduct@icrc.org or http://icrc.integrityplatform.org/

Kindly be informed that ICRC manages recruitment through a third party and doesn’t keep files of applicants. However, after receiving/downloading applications, note that the ICRC will keep your application file for a year, after which it will be deleted. If you’d like us to delete your file before this, kindly let us know.